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Greetings all :) I discovered this forum when looking for a new fountain pen for my husband. He had unearthed an Osmoroid he used in his schoolboy days and was having such fun with it, I decided to get him a new pen. So many options, and much useful advice here on the board. I have to admit I was somewhat overwhelmed by the different variations available for a pen. I didn't know what to choose, and I wanted the pen to be a surprise. I ended up calling Pendemonium (no shop near by to browse and test, I fear) to ask for advice on the purchase. The gentleman who answered the phone was very helpful -- a new Pelikan with nib adjustments will soon be on its way.

 

Just wanted to thank all of you for sharing your knowledge with others -- reading about the joy of writing with a fountain pen, I'm afraid I made the mistake of picking up the Osmoroid to jot down my "to do" list. Now I want one :) I hope I can hold out long enough to at least try the hubby's new pen before I end up calling the shop back and ordering one (or two, or three...) for me.

 

Regards,

 

Peake

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I'm afraid I made the mistake of picking up the Osmoroid to jot down my "to do" list. Now I want one :)

:D And so it begins!

 

Welcome! I think you will enjoy your fountain pens and I know you will enjoy your time here - it's about the friendliest place I've been!

 

Carol

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[insert sinister laugh You have been assimilated. Resistance is futile!

 

Welcome to the wonderful addiction of FPs! Glad you're hear, and rest assured, we know where you're coming from. Hope to see you around.

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Welcome to FPN Peake :)

 

I decided to get him a new pen

If I send you my mail address can you indoctrinate Sheila for me please ? :ltcapd:

 

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Ruaidhrí

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Welcome to FPN from another member in Texas. Fountain pens are a great obsession that is relatively harmless.

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Greetings all :)  I discovered this forum when looking for a new fountain pen for my husband.  He had unearthed an Osmoroid he used in his schoolboy days and was having such fun with it, I decided to get him a new pen.  So many options, and much useful advice here on the board.  I have to admit I was somewhat overwhelmed by the different variations available for a pen.  I didn't know what to choose, and I wanted the pen to be a surprise.  I ended up calling Pendemonium (no shop near by to browse and test, I fear) to ask for advice on the purchase. The gentleman who answered the phone was very helpful -- a new Pelikan with nib adjustments will soon be on its way.

 

Just wanted to thank all of you for sharing your knowledge with others -- reading about the joy of writing with a fountain pen, I'm afraid I made the mistake of picking up the Osmoroid to jot down my "to do" list.  Now I want one :)  I hope I can hold out long enough to at least try the hubby's new pen before I end up calling the shop back and ordering one (or two, or three...) for me. 

 

Regards,

 

Peake

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Hey Peake!

 

As one Texan to another, welcome to FPN. It's a great place. Lots of helpful people. What part of Texas are you in? I'm in Austin.

 

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Hi Peake,

 

I'm also in Texas, Austin to be exact. The newly formed Austin Fountain Pen Society just had its 3rd or 4th meeting today. If you are nearby, I'll let you know where and when for the next one, if you're interested.

 

Pendemonium is a most helpful and friendly store. The first working vintage fountain pen I bought came from them. Since then, I've managed to aquire a bevy of different old fountain pens. The best ones came from other people on the FPN here (via the Marketplace) or from reputable online dealers. Ebay is very hit or miss.

 

I'm getting my father an old Pelikan for Christmas. Maybe he'll like it even better than the newer one he lost.

 

Welcome to the FPN!

 

Vida (a.k.a. Ringtop)

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-- Jane Austen, letter from December 24 1798

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Hello, Texans! Alas, we're in D/FW, but only a few hours away :)

 

Thanks all for the welcome. The pen arrived a couple days, and it is so difficult not to open the box. It's calling me, I know it! er... I mean, it's calling the hubby... yeah, that is what I meant..

 

Regards,

Peake

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When I buy a pen as a gift it never makes it to the gifting day before I give it to the person for whom it is intended. You know they may need to write something down and don't you need to check it out to make sure that it's working properly? Oh, by the way, there is a pen club that meets in Richardson every other month. I forget when the next meeting is, December I think. I'm sure someone will let us know the date.

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Hi Peake:

DFW area huh?

Y'all should try and attend the North Texas Fountain Pen Colectors meeting in December. It will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at the Holiday Inn Select in Richardson, Texas. It's on the west side of 75 between Arapaho and Campbell. It starts at 7:00PM. It's agreat venue to learn and ask a bunch of questions.

 

Oh, there will be a few folks with pens to sell or trade.

 

Robert

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